Hotel La Amistad
Location: Avenida 11 y Calle 15, San José, 10101, San José, CR
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Hotels
About this Property
Convenient Amenities
Enjoy complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services during your stay. All-inclusive rates are available, covering meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments.
Onsite Dining and Bar/Lounge
Indulge in a satisfying meal at the hotel restaurant and unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily for a fee, ensuring a delightful start to your mornings.
Featured Amenities
Benefit from complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Take advantage of the roundtrip airport shuttle service for a convenient transportation option.
Immerse yourself in comfort with air-conditioned rooms featuring memory foam beds and modern amenities. Stay connected with complimentary wired and wireless internet access, while enjoying entertainment on flat-screen televisions.
Book your stay at Hotel La Amistad for a centrally located retreat in San José, minutes away from key attractions and conveniences.
Important Information
- Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property.
- No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
Policies
Check-in: 02:00 PM - anytime
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Instructions: Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Amenities & Facilities
- Free WiFi
- 24-hour front desk
- Luggage storage
- Concierge service
- Wheelchair accessible
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Smoke-free property
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free wired internet
- Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Accessible airport shuttle
- No accessible airport shuttle
Rooms Available
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Deluxe Single Room, 1 Bedroom
2 King Beds
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - 30-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator
Sleep - Memory foam bed
Bathroom - Private bathroom and towels
Practical - Safe and phone
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Daily housekeeping
- Free Local calls
- Free WiFi
- Memory foam mattress
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Executive Penthouse, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub
1 King Bed
996 sq feet
Layout - Bedroom and sitting area
Relax - Rooftop private hot tub
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - 30-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator
Sleep - Memory foam bed
Bathroom - Private bathroom, jetted bathtub
Practical - Safe and phone
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Daily housekeeping
- Free Local calls
- Jetted bathtub
- Separate sitting area
- Free WiFi
- Memory foam mattress
- Private spa tub
- Separate bedroom
- Private spa tub (rooftop)
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Deluxe Penthouse
1 King Bed
Layout - Bedroom and living room
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - 30-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, and oven
Sleep - Memory foam bed
Bathroom - 2 bathrooms and towels
Practical - Safe and phone
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Daily housekeeping
- Free Local calls
- Free WiFi
- Memory foam mattress
- Freezer
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Deluxe Studio
1 King Bed
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - 30-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator
Sleep - Memory foam bed
Bathroom - Private bathroom and towels
Practical - Safe and phone
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Daily housekeeping
- Free Local calls
- Free WiFi
- Memory foam mattress
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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed
1 Queen Bed
356 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - 30-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator
Sleep - Memory foam bed
Bathroom - Private bathroom, towels, and a shower
Practical - Safe and phone
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Daily housekeeping
- Free Local calls
- Free WiFi
- Memory foam mattress
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Executive Loft, Multiple Beds
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
996 sq feet
Layout - 2 bedrooms and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - 30-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator
Sleep - Memory foam bed
Bathroom - Private bathroom, towels, and a shower
Practical - Safe and phone
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Daily housekeeping
- Free Local calls
- Separate sitting area
- Free WiFi
- Memory foam mattress
- Separate bedroom
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Double Room, 1 King Bed
1 King Bed
391 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - 30-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator
Sleep - Memory foam bed
Bathroom - Private bathroom, towels, and a shower
Practical - Safe and phone
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Daily housekeeping
- Free Local calls
- Free WiFi
- Memory foam mattress
Guest Reviews
- RAHUL (8/5): Very good hotel - Very good hotel for solo travelers , excellent location and staff. Very good and cheap breakfast. Guest friendly. I would stay here again.
- Jedrick (6/5): - Rooms were old. Train came through early in morning and woke me up. Room was damp and smelled that way. No.
- Timothy (10/5): - Good people
- Adolfo (10/5): - evriting was fantastic
- William (10/5): - Everyting as expected will stay again
- Emanuel (6/5): Needs Improvement - La Amistad Hotel charged me $516.99 when Hotels.com said that I would be charged $487.65 for this booking (I did not incur any additional charges, so I do not know why there is this $29.34 difference in charges). Also, the room needed a deep cleaning, especially the kitchen (which was the main reason I rented this particular room). The staff seemed pleasant, but due to the discrepancy in room charges and the tidiness of this penthouse suite hotel room, I do not think I will be going back.
- Thuman (10/5): - The hotel is a good place for the money
- Brent (8/5): - Safe and accessible location
- Rob (6/5): - We based ourselves here for first few nights in Costa Rica having wanted a central location. Check in went smoothly and staff were always available and helpful with 24 hour front desk and we felt safe. Breakfast was reasonably priced and good quality. The room itself was spacious with two beds both of which were comfortable and the bathroom had hot water although the door to it didn’t shut. The one ac unit couldn’t cool the room. Use of such a space was poor and instead of creating a good social area, the quality, type and placement of furniture meant it was impractical to use much of it. The room looked tired and some of the plentiful electrical sockets didn’t look entirely safe. Outside the hotel, there was a nice little restaurant across the road, a mini mart with a smoothie stall attached. It was also only a few blocks from some of the central markets and sites of downtown. On the flip side, the train tracks run alongside the hotel and for the first two days trains were running from 5am. For reasons we didn’t understand far fewer trains ran later in the week. With some improvements I would consider staying here again despite the review I’ve given. The room has such potential and just needs a little investment to address decor and layout and some issues with weak Wi-Fi. Staff were friendly, welcoming and flexible to our needs so there is clearly the desire to provide a good customer experience and it just needs this to be reflected throughout the building itself.
- Russell (10/5): - Nice stay
- Michael (8/5): - The breakfast was good!
- Michael (8/5): - The lady during night shift was nice.
- Michael (8/5): - Lady during night shift was nice
- Joshua (10/5): - Unique, rustic hotel. Hostess was very friendly and helpful. Walkable distance from everything I wanted to experience. I would definitely go again. My only advice is to give door handle signs for when to clean and warn guests of the train so they can bring earplugs. Regardless I give them 4.8
- Lina (10/5): Fantastic hotel - I highly recommend this hotel. It is centrally located and within walking distance of many museums and downtown San Jose. The staff was awesome.
- Siva Kumar Reddy (8/5): Good for what you pay in San Jose - The owner and the staff are awesome. The room is excellent for what you pay. But the building is old and not renovated. The hotel is very secure. It has air conditioning and room cleaning every day. The cleaning staff is also very good. Thanks for mat the owner for welcoming guests with friendliness. I would like to stay again whenever I have a chance.
- Craig (10/5): - Great hotel. Great staff. The breakfast is/was fantastic.
- Timur (10/5): - The suite was good money for all that space and I enjoyed the view
- Ricardo (10/5): - Nice and clean hotel. Secure at night and during the day. pleasant and helpful staff. Located close to everything.
- Jorge (10/5): - Comfortable bed and good ac
- Minjia (8/5): - The hotel is not new, but maintaining well and clean. The hotel staff are nice, good price for travelers.
- Don (10/5): - Great stay! I will come back. 😊
- edward (10/5): San Jose overnight - The staff is friendly the room comfortable price reasonable
- Don (10/5): - Great place I would definitely stay again.
- Timur (10/5): - Everything was great and I got to walk to the park every day
- Ozzie (10/5): - Friendly place to stay.
- Dominique (10/5): Nice hôtel - Staff members are so helpful and kind . They speak English very well.
- Verified traveler (6/5): Budget value - Older building is why 3 stars. Great staff and helpful. Area is secure even at night for walking and has Sportsman bar/hotel a block away. Great value for budget minded person. There is a dermatology and foot doctor clinic around the corner on backside of hotel which I used. Hotel taxi to airport about 23 dollars.
- Manlio Nico (6/5): - .
- Verified traveler (8/5): Goodluck getting a goodnight sleep here... - Overall the hotel was pretty good but then night happens. They have a steakhouse/bar inhouse which stays open late and guests are as loud as they can be and none seems to get it under control. Major part is other guests being rude, disregarding others but hotel should also step in esp after midnight when people are being rowdy.
- Ozzie (10/5): - price and friendly staff.
- Manlio Nico (10/5): - I really liked the decorations. Nice staff.
- Maritza (10/5): - Un hotel muy céntrico, limpio, confortable y muy amables. El clima estuvo perfecto. No importó llegar tarde para el check in. Ya nos esperaban.
- Ricardo (10/5): - Good quality place to stay for the price. Close to a lot of places. Staff is very helpful and friendly. Breakfast is delicious and at bargain prices.
- Symon (8/5): - Train was very close .. All hours of the day and night it was going and really loud if your room was on that side
- FREDERICK (6/5): - It was ok for the price
- Thomas (2/5): Avoid this hotel - The photos are false and outdated. The rooms are dirty and smell and the bed had hairs in it and holes in the blanket
- Thurman (8/5): - Their website said there was parking, which there was not. The last morning I got a parking ticket while the desk clerk watched instead of contacting me to move my car.
- cliff (8/5): - We had the lowest price room so I'm sure it is not an example of the entire hotel, that being said it was a fine room for the rate. Dinner at the restaurant was excellent, one of the best Tenderloins I have had in Costa Rica
- Jovany (10/5): - Great hotel
- Jose (6/5): A good hotel - The hotel was good and in a very good spot. There is NOT a free breakfast and NOT a free parking. You have to pay for your breakfast and pay to park your car.
- cliff (8/5): - I know this hotel and enjoyed it again, the only inconvenience is sitting right on the commuter rail line, I had a 6:30 am appointment so I knew that would not be a factor and the room rate was great
- Patrick (6/5): - Train tracks 10 ft from building...train runs all night
- Verified traveler (10/5): - The staff was very accommodating and helpful. Pita vida
- Verified traveler (2/5): - showed faucets broken, soaps from previous guests still in room
- Rol (6/5): - My reservation was missing when we arrived at hotel, frontdesk was saying they ar fully booked but hotel was have empty, finally they found room for as , it was really in bad shape.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - It was a nice hotel , great food and guest friendly exactly what I was looking for and will stay here again next time I'm in Costa Rica.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - I like and appreciate the relaxed laid back atmosphere.
- Verified traveler (6/5): - Modest hotel. Clean overall. Not a family hotel. The amount of escorts at the place was outrageous. I was supposed to stay two nights and stayed one night. As a traveler I have never experienced that type of ambience at a hotel.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Nice comfortable place to stay. Laid back and relaxing. I will stay there again. A very economical shuttle service is provided to the Jaco area.
- scott (6/5): Just too boring - It was ok, trains runs right next to hotel. Three story, no elevator. The menu is pretty good if you do inclusive, bar is way small. Their sister hotel Castillo has a huge bar etc and you can eat and drink there as well if you stay at Amistad but nobody was there when I walked over one night. For the price I would stay at Sportsmen’s a block away with a full bar and restaurant, it has more to do if you don’t feel like leaving the hotel.
- doug (10/5): - Nice hotel close to downtown, walkng distance. Staff was always helpful.
- Eric (10/5): - I want to share a wonderful experience with my stay at Hotel La Amistad. It was my first time staying there and I will for certain stay there again. The staff was very friendly and always greeted me by name. Everything was very clean. The food was outstanding for such a small hotel.
- Verified traveler (8/5): Comfortable - The staff made my vacation wonderful and felt like a home
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